Social Studies 20-1

This course examines “Perspectives on Nationalism” and students will explore the complexities of nationalism in Canadian and international contexts.

• They will study the origins of nationalism and the influence of nationalism on regional, international and global relations.
• The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to develop understandings of nationalism and how nationalism contributes to the citizenship and identities of peoples in Canada. 

Social Studies 20-2

This course examines “Understandings on Nationalism” and students will examine historical and contemporary understandings of nationalism in Canada and the world.

• They will explore the origins of nationalism as well as the impacts of nationalism on individuals and communities in Canada and other locations.
• Examples of nationalism, ultranationalism, supranationalism and internationalism will be examined from multiple perspectives.
• Students will develop personal and civic responses to emergent issues related to nationalism.

Social Studies 20-4

This course asks “Should we embrace nationalism?” and students develop basic understandings about the impacts of nationalism on world poltics:

• They will explore the concept of nationalism as well as the impacts of nationalism on individuals and communities in Canada and other locations.
• Students will develop personal and civic responses to local issues related to nationalism.